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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-16
"A CAltD.
)R. J. J. IIENSUAW,

Offers his Professional
Services to the citizens Of Mechanicstown
and vicinity in the practice of medicine and
surgery. lIavin" an experience of y years.
Residence one door west of Clarion office.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
A touch of real

behaving young man. A touch of real
nature then appears as she apostro-
phizes him for monopolizing the socl-
ETY. OF her daughter and keeping away
other men if he has no intentions,
which she stigmatizes as most cruel and
ungentlemanlylike behavior. Ii the
victim does not succumb before these
circumstances her last weapon is her
husbands wrath, which she flaunts in
his face and threatens him with, intl-
mating to him that, as her mild cxhor'
tations have failed, she will have to re-
quest him to hold an interview with the
outraged father. This final outburst
is more likely to produce smile than
anything else, as the delinquent knows
we'll that the last thing the father
would think Of doing would be to hold
an interview on the subject. -Lo'adoa'
Sunday ReUie1c.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
Gossip About Matters in Which
the Dear Creatures Take
an Interest.
SEASONED WITH A LITTLE W.T.
a Column or Two of Title Tattle Anent
Matronly Mothers, Modish Maidens,
and Merry Misses.
A ,ron.am's Tact.

Everybody looked at them when
they entered the car, which was
crowded. And everybody had good
reason. He was very clear-skinned,
finely built, well-dressed and very
handsome young mana very good
sample of Americas best make. She
was beauty from any point of view-a
pronounced beauty of q very pro-
nounced type-a rich brunette. She
was dressed with exquisite taste. Both
were SO easy and natural in their man
ners that twas pleasure to look at
them. A gentleman gave the lady a
seat, then another-a good looking,
we'll hammered young man-gave his
seat to her escort, very much against
the latter's will. The conductor be-
gan to collect the fares. He touched
the young mans arm lightly. He
started, thrust his hand into one pocket,
then into another, then as the eyes of
everybody were on him he paused to
think. Before he could speak the lady
said in low tones, allow stupid of me!
I declare, when you handed me the
pocketbook to hold in the store while
you turned to catch that child, 1 forgot
to give it back to you" She handed it
out blushing. He took it, paid the
conductor, placed it in his pocket, and
the conversation flowed on without a
break. Commend mo to woman of
tact. A man would never have thought
of that in a thousand years. OF course
it was her pocketbook. -Neao York
G1QDhic.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
Siege ofthe Io,tag Man.

1t is not very unusual to come across
mother who, after long series of
invitations given and accepted, and
after throwing one of her daughters
constantly into the society of man,
and taking every opportunity of leav-
ing them alone together, on finding
that he will not "come to the point" as
she had hoped, suddenly swoops down
upon him and asks him his intentions.
This is most trying ordeal for man
who is not an "old hand" and who has
not plenty of savoir-fare and brass, as
the lady paints in the strongest colors,
the deep affection her daughter has for
him, and with many tears, carefully
pumped up, explains that she has been
driven to this course, much against her
will, by seeing her daughters happi-
ness imperiled and her health injured,
by the uncertainty as to whether her
love is returned. She then goes on to
enumerate, with numerous applications
of her handkerchief to her eyes, the
many and manifold virtues of hel
daughter, her single-mindedness and
affectionate disposition, and lays great
stress on her Observation-Disclosures, tell
ing how her heart, which has hitherto
been untouched, is riven end torn with
affection for, and anxiety as to the
course that will be taken by. this mis-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
Savage Marriages.

Itmay interest women to learn that
the islanders of New Guinea, are mar
ried not according to their own molina
ton, but those of their parents They
are most frequently affianced at a very
tender age, but afterwards forbidden to
associate with each other. Indeed,
this is carried SO far that the girl may
not even look ct her future husband.
Both must avoid all contact with the
members, both masculine and feminine,
of the family into which they are about
to enter. Their wedding ceremonies
are characterized by reserve and a
modesty very remarkable in q savage
people of the tropics. Adorned with
the most beautiful ornaments, the bride
is conducted at night in torchlight
procession through the village. One
woman carries her on her back, while
another binds her arms, as though she
were captive, and leads her by the
rope to the house of her betrothed.
This is symbol of slavery souvenir
Of the ancient servitude which the aristo-
cratic class has preserved. There is
nothing Of this in the procession of the
poor.
On reaching their destination the
bridegroom is presented to the brides
relatives, who lead him into her cham
Der. She awaits him with her back
turned, indicating that she fears to
meet his conquering gaze. The young
man approaches till within two feet of
her, turns on his heels, and then they
are back to back in the midst of q
numerous assembly, the men on one
side, the women on the other. After
the entertainment the bride is led into
her own room, still not daring to meet
the terrible glance of her husband, and
keeping her back turned to the door.
Seeing this, the husband also turns his
back on her. The whole night is spent
in this manner; they sit there motion
less, having some one to brush away
the flies, and without speaking a word.
If they grow sleepy some one of the
assistants, who take turns in doing this
service, nudges them with his elbow.
If they keep wide awake they are as
sured OF long life and green old age.
In the morning they separate, still
without looking at each other, in order
to refresh themselves after the fatigues
of the previous night. This perform
ance is continued for four nights, and
on the fifth morning, with the first rays
OF the sun, the young people may look
each other in the face. That sufices +:
the marriage is considered accom-
plished, and the newly-wedded pair re-
ceive the customary congratulations
Au the Year Round.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
Women at a Dinner.
"Who are the best companions at {
dinner?"

"Who are the best companions at a
dinner?"
"Women are almost invariably good
companions, but you should remember
never to waste good dinner on a
woman. They have absolutely no ideas
Of the delicacies and beauties of q
thoroughly balanced dinner, and the
younger they are the less able are they
to appreciate the work Of an accom-
plished chef. There is scarcely wo-
man in New York who would not rather
put on new gown and eat a wretched
dinner amid the splendor of belmont
co.'s or the Brunswick that eat capital
dinner at lowly restaurant
A man, on the other hand, had rather
eat good dinner in howell than bad
one in palace. What the women like
is lots Of gold, tinsel, cut-glass, colored
lights, gorgeous ices, graceful cham
payne glasses, and strains of music.
Give them these things and they don't
give rap for the rest. If you take a
stupid friend to dinner you stand very
fair chance of having your meal spoiled
unless he is very old friend. If you
know him very we'll you may indulge
in long periods of silence the privilege
of old friendships--and devote your
entire attention to the dinner. In this
case stupid friend is often blessing
in disguise, for it is very annoying at
times to be obliged to keep up run.
ming fire Of small talk when there is
more important business on hand."-
Hotel Gazette.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
Aociety Wo,nen and TIE stage.

The personal display, the conspicu-
BUSINESS, the comments of the society re-
porter, the tameness of domestic life as
contrasted with the glitter and excite
ment of the stage existence oil tend
to vulgarize the nature and, make
pinchbeck seem as good as gold. And
when the public amateur decides to be-
come the professional she does it be-
cause she is dissatisfied with her home,
and wants more spending money and
more excitement. Her art is CONNER
cial, and her spirit sordid. And for her
sins she might we'll be left to the buff
lettings of the critics, were it not that
she asks and receives. for her crude ex-
hibition salary that, in her Judgment
and that of her fellows, offsets the
scourgings of justice. Many an actor
of genius has not accumulated at the
end of long life Of toll and study the
sum which one of these pretty tfitilers
can command for six months season.
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. order
of women is long since extinct But
the scarlet-geranium variety has also
the defects of her qualities. The craze
for corspicuousness, whose effects are
a sham elegance, a sham culture, pre-
tense ut art, is mischievous and less
insidious forms Of dry-rot in society.
There is no censor for private theatric-
ais, and they must flourish in their
rankness till the good sense of mothers
prunes and trains them into whole
some growth. But the public has a
right to resent the appeal of incapacity,
and bid crudity go to school. And
when it buttons it's pockets against in
capacity and crudity, however beauti-
full and ladylille, they will forthwith be-
take themselves to that discipline, and
do the world a favor.-Harper's 3D.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
ONLY A WOMAN AFTER ALL.
1met her ut country place,

met her ut n country place.
Where she was spending lor vacation,
And much admired her form and fHce,
likewise her sparkling conversation.
She WAS a Boston girl, but wore
Nor spectuces nor google glassos,
Though She of learning had store
As rich us other Boston ladies.
The maiden was OF beauty rare,
rfIis that. not learning that doth swayUs.b
AS AphIodite she was fair,
Oh Helen, spou 70 of Menoaus.
But colder than DANA far,
Who made u stag of poor Actnon,
Aud distant as the farthest star
That glitters in tho emryrean.
9loved her, and I think she know
That much from my admirns Glanccs,
Fer she, us We acquainted grow,
Somewhat unbent to my advances.
But when my love would have told,
Il felt Il dread, u terror seize mo;
ifearad if became 80 bold,
The maiden with a look would froeze mo.
at length O firm resolve mado--
For was bord'ring distraction
That tho proposal, long delayed,
I'd make, whatever might DO her action.
Aud hav ng thus mndo up my mind,
That evening when aono found llor.
Before she my intent OWNED,
boldly threw my arms around her.
I felt her tresses brush my face,
Their faint, sweet perfume thrilled my senses
iclusped her in fond embrace.
Regardless OF tho consequences.
Ekissed her lips-oh, honcyel bliss'
Igave her han DIS thousand squeczes.
Aud all she said to mo WIS this:
John, are You sure that no ono sees us?'
Boston Courier.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11

A PAIR OF bright eyes with dozen
chances suf1ices to subdue a man. and
to enslave him, and to infame him. to
make nm even forget; they dazzle
him SO that the past becomes STRAIGHT.
way dim to him; and he so prizes them
that he would give oil his Life to pos,
sess them.-ThachQyy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11

There is no hurry, said; but she
insisted, and pocketed the fees. en-
tered the carriage The interior was
pervaded by delicate perfume, which
proclaimed its usual occupants persons
of refinement. I enjoyed the drive to
the station deriving an almost painful
pleasure from the propinquity of my
beautiful client. I signed the bail
bond.
elf it does not matter to you," she
then said, II would like for papa to go
home before consulting you. His
nights confinement has been very try
ing to him, and he will require at least
few hours rest before he will be in q
condition to talk the matter over. Will
it be convenient for you to have us call
at your Office at 4 o'clock this after
noon? I regret that 1 cannot drive
you back to your Office" she added,
with q grateful smile.
The hour mentioned was satisfactory
to me, and returned to my Office,
where I occupied myself until 4 o'clock
in reading authorities upon questions
which might possibly come up at the
hearing next morning.
At was ready for my clients; at
1880 they had not arrived; at 5 they
were still absent. At $780, my usual
hour for closing, had seen nothing of
them. concluded that the Doctors
nerves had been too severely shocked
to permit him to come, and went home,
expecting to meet my clients early in
the morning.
But they did not come in the morn
ing, and at Q o'clock, when tie case was
called in the Police Court, asked for
continuance until the next morning,
confident that should see my people
during the day.
AS the hours wore on, however, be-
gan to feel somewhat uncomfortable,
and when at in the afternoon they had
not come, I called carriage
and rode up to 1875 Fifth
avenue. Where this number should
have been was new house in process
of construction, which would not be
ready for occupation for several
months.
This discovery alarmed me. There
was no mistake possible about the num-
Der. l drove across to Broadway, and,
going to an uptown hotel, consulted
city directory for the address of the
Reverend Mr.. Brooks, to which I drove
Immediately. The reverend gentle
man was at home, but in answer to my
questions disclaimed any acquaintance
with Mr.. or Miss Northrup; they were
not members of his church, and he had
not been called up by telephone from
my Office the day before.
There could be no doubt about the
matter. It was bold scheme, and
cleverly carried out. I subsequently
learned that the invalid doctor
Northrup" was o notorious counter
feiter, and "A1iss Northrup" a woman
we'll known to the police by various
aliases, and perhaps the most danger
GUS adventures in the country,
adding to her extraordinary charms
of person brilliant and well-cultivG led
intellect. Thanks to my youth and in
experience, they got safely away, and 1
was eventually compelled to pay a
large part Of the sum for which I had
made myself liable. I am now travel
ing in Europe, and engaged in the cul-
tivation Of beard, without which
am convinced no man can succeed ut
the bar. When I have accomplished
the result, and have somewhat out
grown my extreme youth, will re-
sumo the practice of my profession.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11

IF told to take shack seat" one will
invariably take atfront.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11

The proportion of genius to the
vulgar is like one to q million; but
genius without tyranny, without pre-
tension, that judges the weak with
equity, the superior with humanity, and
equals with justice, is like one to ten
millions. LdUater.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-11-11
NOBLE SOLDIERS.

fine Haytians are an intensely vain
people, and the thing they most pride
themselves on is their army. Nothing
will convince them that as military
power they are not vastly superior to
any nation, either in the old or new
world. Even those who have lived in
European capitals are addicted to this
extremely ridiculous "badderdash; !"
but when the real facts are presented,
the state Of affairs disclosed is simply
sublime in its absurdity. The Haytian
army must present to European be-
holders a spectacle OF grotesqueness,
the equal Of which it would be difficult
to find anywhere, either in fact or fic-
ton. Imagine battalion on parade,
consisting of thirteen privates, ten Of
fcers, and six drummers, the rest of the
men-as the author quantity puts it
thinking it unnecessary to present
themselves except on payday. The
staff officers are clad in the most gor-
geous uniforms procurable, while the
men are habited in motley array of
tatters. Some have coats wanting one
arm, the collar, or the tail. The head
gear may consist of dilapidated shake,
straw hat, wideawake, or in many
cases merely handkerchief tied
around the head. The officers hold
the sword in either hand, as suits
them, and the men march past in ad-
mirable confusion, each one carrying
his musket in the position he finds most
convenient. The populace look on with
admiring eyes, and gravely ask if finer
troops can anywhere be found The
Haytian black, however, thoroughly de-
tests military service, and consequently
the sentries, lest they should be over
fatigued, are considerably provided
with chairs.-Cham.bers' Journal.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-30
Justh's Ola stand, GiO - NJ. N. w.
Buys gents secondhand clothing. Note
by mail promptly attended to.
KILLED ny TIE CARS.

James II. Guricy. n Hod-Carrier,
struck by u B. ami q. Engine.
While going to work this morning, near
Boundary street northeast, James II. Gurley,
a colored hod.carrier, was struck from be-
hind by the incoming $50 train on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad AMI instantly
killed. The train, which was moving
rapidly, struck him with such force that he
was hurled somc distance from the track
His left leg was broken In several places,
his skull fractured and the whole OF his left
side terribly bruised and mangled. 1t seems
that the poor fellow was somewhat deaf aud
did not hear the train coming. The de-
ceased was about so years old, aud leaves a
wife and several children. The body was
removed to the Seventh Precinct Station
House in a patrol wagon and the Coroner
notified. Later the old man was carried to
his late home, near the scene OF the disaster.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-30
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Schedule in effect SUNDAY. MARCH l3.
1887, until further notice.
Leave Mnahinrion from stn.inn cornn

Leave Washington from station, corner Of
New Jersey avenue and q street.
For Chicago 1lA5 m and 1910 y m daily,
The i145 m is Fast Limited Express for
Pittsburg and Chicago, arriving In Pitts
burg at Q m; Chicago next morning at
ill. illo. r., No extra fare Is charged on this
For Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis daily
AZ S3o and 1910 p IN, with through
Is fast limited train to Cincinnati and St.
Louis. arriving IN Cincinnati next morning
at ,I5; 81. Louis $40 p m. No extra fare Is
For Pittsburg at 1l:i5 a m and s5o o m daily,
to Pittsburg. Cleveland and Detroit, with
pIps parIIoI and T., sleeping cars to Pittsburg.
F3r da,ln ,Llexington sna Local Stations, $40 m
For points, on Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
pSs S5g % p m daily., , ,rr
and Philadelphia, 7:so a m, aio n, and
7:35 y m daily.
For Wilmington, Del and intermediate points
DeiSSen gSslS BaltlmSre S,d ana Wilmington, ss
For Baltynore on week DAYS 5, $50, $40, 7so,
$3.50 and 1905 m, 1910. $780, 3:15 (5-minute
train. s;so. 4so 4:4o. $40, s:s5, 1855, s:a5 and
For Baltimore on Sundays $50. 7:so, $50
and lOg5 q m, ll5, $3.50, 4:30, $40, $40, 0:i5,
7:35, 8:25, 1880 y m.
For Annapolis $40 m ana 1910, 4:30 and
6A0 pm; on sunday $40 M. $40 D m.
For way stations between Washington and
Baltimore 3, G3O, $3.50 a m, 1910 p m, 1880,
$40, 6H5 and l1;3o p IN. ON Sundays $50 d
IN and ll5, SEQ. i.i0, 6:ii and 1850 y IN. For
stations on Metropolitan Branch O:i5 am
daily except Sunday dad ,5:9l p IN daily;
$40 p m daily except Sunday for principal
stations on Metropolitan Branch, $40 IN
daily on, Sunday stops at all stations. For
Gaithersbnrg and intermediate points, $3.50
I'm, 1890 and ti:2l pm Gaily except Sun.
day. For Frederick S4n and li:i5 a m and
4aO In daily except sun lay.
For Eagerstown $40 Il m ana 53f u m daily,
except Sunday.
Trains arrive from the West daily GEO, 7;aD a
m, 200 and ,:a5 D IN.
From points on Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
2pm daily.
From Philadelphia, Chester, wilmington
and llavre dc Grace. li:3o q M, SEQ and
10 p m daily.
From Wilmington, Del, and intermediate
points north of Baltimore, l1:s!O q m.
From Annapolis, $50 a IN and l5C, 5:aj and
=. 500 . m; Sunday, io35 m, G:95 p N.
From ilarpcrs Ferry and Valley Railroad,
500 p m daily, except Sunday.
From Frederick and intermediate points, S,15
! m and Sis p IN daily except Sunday
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at $40,
$50, s:2o, 300. DOS and 1890 a m, 1918, 2:3o,
9, ,f2o, 8, $50 7:i5, 800 and 11o) in: on
sundays $3.50, 7:20. BIOS and 1920 IN, i:3o,
All trains from Washlngton stop az Relay
Station except 1850, 2l0, 3.ij and 1;35 pm.
For further Information apply ut the Balti-
more g. Ohio Ticket Oftlce--Wnshington sta
tlon, $40 and 1851 Pennsylvania avenue. corner
Of Fourteenth street, where orders will be
taken for baggage TO be checked and received
6. DAYfDP WI Pi,Ri ZEE; IN tue CITY, OK, LORD.
Gen. Supt., BALTIC. GP.A.
PERCY G. SMITH, Pass'r Agt, Washington.
The Washington critic., 1887-03-30
Theatrical Notes.

II is not Maurice Grau, but his brother
Robert, who is in jail In Quebec for debt,
owing TO n busted opera company, and
Roberts acquaintances say IL is very
safe place for him to be in.
General George sheridan's lecture on
"1bc Modern Pagan an argument against
lDgersoll and his methods, will be deliv-
cred at the Congregational Church this
evening, and II will be one of the finest
ever heard in this or any other city. Secre-
tary Lamar will introduce General Sherl-
dan.
Mrs. j. b. Potter made her debut at the
llaymarket, London, last night as iiplc
.SNlrcstcr in Wilkle Collins "Man aud
Wife, 1t was an ovation with big o,
notwithstanding her efforts were very
amateurish. Among the distinguished au.
dtors were the Prince Of Wales, Lady Colin
Campbell and Oscar Wilde, from which the
inference Ia plain that Mrs. L. has struck q
very refined and elegant set.
Sale of seats for Louis Aldrich in "My
Partner at AlGaugh's next week beglns
Tomorrow
II Is to be hoped when Mrs. Potter Gle.
Yates the stage she will get It sufficiently
high to be seen over the bonncts 10 the au.
dlenCe.
Haverlcy's Miustrels at the National next
week. Box Office open to omorrOw.
This will be the last appearance OF Rose
Coghlan IN "Peg WOiliUgto at Albaugh's
this week. TUmofrow night "London AS
surGucen
Gray and Stephens Comedy Company
will be the attraction at the Bljou next
week. Box Office Open from : a. nj. to /
p. IN.
There Is wax figure nf the President at
the Eden Nu.eu, New York, which looks
enough like Senator Vest TO he his brother.
II Dixey buys out the New York Biiou
Theatre General Barton will retire, aud
Miles and Dixcy will be the proprietors.
Bishop, the mind reader, Is In Chicago.
Up to date his principal search has been
| for mind to read.
Washington will prove a ready goer when
"Ruddygore" appears at Albaugh's.
Professor Gleason is getting there all the
same with his horse tanning at the E.street
Rink.
| Kernan's will have spread next week.
Besides D'Alyini, the wonderful magician,
| Professor John Lawrence Sullivan, the Bos-
ton knocker, will appear on Monday night
for one night only, this being his farewell
tour. Prices OF seats will be 81, 50, and 20
cents; box seats, S2.
| Herr Anton Sehott will by request give a
second concert at the Congregational
Church Saturday evening, assisted by
HerreD, Gloetzner and Lent. Herr Schott,
besides being the greatest Of German tenors,
is famous stamp collector, and has one OF
the finest and largest assortments In the
world. lie is nearly as proud OF his postage
stamps as he is OF his success as q singer